France: Deadly E. coli Virus Found in France

By Larry Habegger and Andrew Davis | Permalink | No Comments | July 5th, 2011 | Trackback

An outbreak of the E. coli virus in France has been linked to the same deadly strain that plagued Germany in recent weeks, killing dozens and leaving hundreds extraordinarily sick. Experts are advising people to avoid raw salad shoots and seeds, saying that if they are to be eaten, the foods should be steamed and hot throughout. E. coli outbreaks are fairly common in Europe—two or three a year on average—but this particular strain, STEC O104:H4, has been especially dangerous, and difficult to eradicate. Travelers planning to visit Europe should be cautious when consuming raw food.

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